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Fire strikes Westbury Walmart, but no injuries reported

Quick ReadA blaze erupted among Christmas wrapping at a Walmart in Westbury. Everyone was safely evacuated the store, a fire official said.

Members of the Westbury Fire Department investigate the

Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | Members of the Westbury Fire Department investigate the scene of a fire inside one of Walmart's storage areas. No injuries were reported. (Nov. 28, 2009)

A blaze erupted among Christmas wrapping Saturday at the Walmart in Westbury packed with holiday shoppers, but employees were able to round everyone up and safely evacuate the store, a fire official said.

The fire in the store at 1220 Old Country Rd. started among the wrapping paper and decorations stored in the greenhouse, Patrick Cody, the Westbury Fire Department's first assistant chief,...

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